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Two West Virginia Firefighters Killed Battling Structure Fire
WSAZ Update, 9pm -- The State Fire Marshal's Office says Lt. Johnnie Hammons, 49, and Timothy Nicholas, 26, were the firefighters killed. Hammons was ann 11-year veteran, while Nicholas served for about a year. Investigators believe they might have died after the roof of the trailer collapsed. Read More at WSAZ.com >>
CRAIGSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) -- Two volunteer firefighters have died while fighting a fire in Nicholas County.
Craigsville Beaver Cottle Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tim Blake said in a statement Friday the two were killed after the department responded to a structure fire about 10 p.m. Thursday.
The fire occurred in the Cottle area.
The statement did not say how the fire is believed to have started, or how the two firefighters were fatally injured.
Their names were not released Friday morning.
The fire and the deaths are being investigated by the state Fire Marshal's office.
A call to the Fire Marshal's office was not immediately returned Friday.
FFN Update: A video of the 9 am press conference Friday by Tim Blake, Chief of the Craigsville-Beaver Volunteer Fire Department is posted online here or watch below.
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CRAIGSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) -- Two volunteer firefighters have died while fighting a fire in Nicholas County.
The fire occurred in the Cottle area.
The statement did not say how the fire is believed to have started, or how the two firefighters were fatally injured.
Their names were not released Friday morning.
The fire and the deaths are being investigated by the state Fire Marshal's office.
A call to the Fire Marshal's office was not immediately returned Friday.
FFN Update: A video of the 9 am press conference Friday by Tim Blake, Chief of the Craigsville-Beaver Volunteer Fire Department is posted online here or watch below.
Related Links:
- WV Metro News -- Two Nicholas County Firemen Killed
The men died when they entered a burning trailer around 10:00 Thursday night in an attempt to knock down a heavily involved blaze. Several attempts were made to reach the men, but all rescue efforts failed. - State Journal: Firefighters Killed in Line of Duty
The two men were killed while inside the structure, battling the fire. Paul Blake, with the Craigsville VFD, said one of the men was a veteran, the other had several years experience. - WSAZ (w/Video): Two Firefighters Killed in the Line of Duty - Photos from the Scene
- STATter911: Two firefighters killed in West Virginia structure fire
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Permalink Reply by Robbie Bradshaw on
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from all the brothers and sisters of the CEREDO FIRE RESCUE we send our thoughts and prayers out to the family and freinds of our fallen brothers.
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Permalink Reply by Kyle Large on
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Local 4405 with the Midland Fire Department would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the families of the fallen firefighters and their co-workers. God Bless you and cherish you.
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Permalink Reply by Don Vuletic on
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Rest in Peace Brothers.
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Permalink Reply by Shanna Bonner on
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Yeah thats true! One was unit 1307 a 49 year old veteran and unit 1323 a 26 year old that had a couple years in the line! Our condolences to the family's ( Both Fire and personal)
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Visitation is Monday, Feb 23rd from 6pm - 9pm at the Summersville National Guard Armory ....3 Armory Way, Summersville, WV The Funerals will be at the same location. Johnnies at 10:30 am and Tmmy's at 2:30 pm..
Simon Coleman Funeral is in charge if the arrangements. There number is 304-846-2622
Please keep the families of the fallen firefighters in your thoughts and prayers. Also, remember there brothers and sisters at CBC Fire Department.
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Permalink Reply by Alan on
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these fellow firefighters. Also to the members of their fire dept.
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Permalink Reply by Joel Bonner on
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the fallen firefighters as well as their fellow firefighters at their station. May God be with you all.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Bird SR on
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my heart and prayer goes out to the fire dept i greive with yall as we have lost 2 of our bravist men i will be praying for everyone and the familys
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Permalink Reply by Scott T. on
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My condolences go out to the families of our fallen brothers. May GOD place his hands upon you in this time of your loss. Has there been any announcement of funeral details?
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Permalink Reply by bryan on
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we here at macedonia v.f.d in gaffney south carolina just wanted to say we are sorry to here about the two firefighters our condolences to there families and to there fire dept .
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Permalink Reply by Bobby lingard on
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Rest in peace my brothers. God watches over you and your families.
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